Now it is already an incredible feat for a national team if one of their athletes secures a podium finish. But what if we tell you that all the three people at the podium are from the same country? Well, if you think it is farfetched, then let us tell you that is exactly what happened at the 2025 World Indoor Championships. But who was this lucky nation? Well, as it so happens, Team USA made history by securing the first podium sweep at the biennial event on March 22. But who led this American clean sweep in Nanjing, China?
Well, that honor belonged to Christopher Bailey, who clinched the 400m title with a whirlwind 45.08 seconds. But right behind him were two other of his compatriots, as Brian Faust secured the silver with a personal best of 45.47 seconds. Meanwhile, fellow American Jacory Patterson took the bronze with a time of 45.54 seconds. This marked the first-ever men’s podium sweep at the World Indoor Championship.
This feat was made possible by a special rule allowing up to three U.S. athletes due to Faust’s wildcard status, as outlined in the qualification criteria.
First men’s podium sweep ever at the World Indoor Championships!!!
Usually countries are only allowed 2 entries per event but the U.S. had a wildcard entry with Faust as the winner of the 2025 World Indoor Tour https://t.co/xhLtZBmerY
— Owen Corbett (@slowencorbett02) March 22, 2025
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